Section 53a-251 defines six
different computer crimes. Sections 53a-252 through 53a-256 specify the degrees
of the crimes, which generally depend on the value of the property or services
obtained without authorization or the damages to the services or property.
Third degree, defined in § 53a-254, also applies when a defendant commits any of
the computer crimes and recklessly creates a risk of serious physical injury to
another person.

The computer
crimes in this section include:

§ 53a-251 (b) --
Unauthorized access to a computer system.

§ 53a-251 (c) -- Theft
of computer services.

§ 53a-251 (d) --
Interruption of computer services.

§ 53a-251 (e) -- Misuse
of computer system information.

§ 53a-251 (f) --
Destruction of computer equipment.

Because of the complexity of the
technology used in committing these crimes, the instructions will have to be
narrowly tailored to the facts of each case.